2008 Virginia Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference, with the Governor's Conference on Greenways, Blueways and Trails

Hollywood on the James: Where Everyone is a Star

Richmond, VA
October 4-7, 2008

2008 Educational Tracks

• Administration & Management: Customer Service, Budget & Finance, Personnel, Resource Management, and Technology
• Marketing: Tourism and Marketing
• Parks & Conservation: Sustainable Facility Maintenance & Operations, Natural Resources, Mapping, Safety, Security & Emergency Services, and Trails & Blueways
• Programming: Aquatics, Health & Wellness, Environmental Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Special Events, Seniors, and Cultural Diversity
• Users & Volunteers: Boards & Commissions, Friends Groups, Foundations, and Volunteer Management

Schedule at a Glance

Saturday, October 4

6:45 a.m. .....................Hike/Wake-up Walk

8 a.m.-6 p.m. ...............Registration

9 a.m.-4 p.m. ...............Educational Sessions

1:00 p.m. .....................Golf Tournament

4 p.m. ..........................2nd Street Festival & Richmond Sampler

Sunday, October 5

6:45 a.m. .....................Hike/Wake-up Walk

8 a.m.-5 p.m. ...............Registration

9-11:45 a.m. ................Educational Sessions

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. .........Lunch on your own

1-3:45 p.m. ..................Educational Sessions

4-5:30 p.m. ..................Opening Session/Keynote Speaker

5:45-6:15 p.m. ..............First Timers Orientation

7-11 p.m. .....................Conference Social/Meal & Live Auction

Monday, October 6

6:45 a.m. .....................Hike/Wake-up Walk

7 a.m.-4 p.m. ...............Registration

8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. .........Educational Sessions

12:15-5 p.m. .................Exhibit Hall Spectacular: Lunch, Silent Auction, Entertainment,

                                       Door Prizes, and VA Talent Showcase

5:15-6:15 p.m. ..............Annual Business Meeting

6:30-7 p.m. ..................Red Carpet Reception

7-9 p.m. .......................Awards Banquet

9 p.m.-midnight .............Socials

Tuesday, October 7

6:45 a.m. ....................Hike/Wake-up Walk

7-8 a.m. ......................Director’s Forum

7:30-9 a.m. ..................Registration

7:45-8:15 a.m. .............Resource Group Meetings

8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. ....Educational Sessions

Keynote Speaker

October 5, Opening Session - Charles Jordan Chairman, The Conservation Fund

Charles Jordan is one of the most influential voices in conservation today. An outspoken proponent of our nation’s parks, Mr. Jordan is nationally recognized for his leadership and responsiveness to the diverse publics he serves. Before being named as chairman of The Conservation Fund, Mr. Jordan served as the Director of the Portland Bureau of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Parks and Recreation in Austin, Texas. He also held recreation management positions in Palm Springs, California.

Mr. Jordan was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to serve on the President’s Commission on Americans Outdoors and was later appointed by President Bill Clinton to serve on the American Heritage River Program.

NRPA Learning Institutes

National Playground and Safety Institute (NPSI), October 1-3

Sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association, this NPSI course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods. Advanced reading and 15 hours of training from nationally-known playground safety experts will prepare participants for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector examination offered at the culmination of this course. For cost and registration information, visit www.vrps.com.

Aquatic Facility Operators Course (AFO), October 8-9

The NRPA’s Aquatic Facility Operation certification course, a two-day training program hosted by the City of Richmond, is designed to meet the needs of supervisory and operations personnel working in public, semi-public and municipal pool or waterpark facilities. Receive in-depth instruction in all facets of aquatic facility operation and management, including filtration, disinfection, water testing and treatment, design, troubleshooting and hot tub & spa operations, as well as a unique discussion of risk management. To register, contact Charles Harper at (888) 873-1102 ext. 15, or go online to www.harperandcompany.com. For more information, call Richard Tyree at (804) 780-1174.

Overview

Accommodations

Exhibitor Information & Application

Sponsors

Programs

Register for the Conference

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